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      Vipshop Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

      Conference Call to Be Held at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on November 15, 2018


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      Nov 14, 2018, 16:05 ET

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      GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China ("Vipshop" or the "Company"), today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

      Third Quarter 2018 Highlights

      • Total net revenue for the third quarter of 2018 increased by 16.4% year over year to RMB17.8 billion (US$2.6 billion) from RMB15.3 billion in the prior year period.
      • The number of active customers[1] for the third quarter of 2018 increased by 11% year over year to 26.5 million from 23.8 million in the prior year period.
      • Total orders[2] for the third quarter of 2018 increased by 29% year over year to 95.7 million from 74.0 million in the prior year period.
      • Gross profit for the third quarter of 2018 increased by 3.8% year over year to RMB3.6 billion (US$528.7 million) from RMB3.5 billion in the prior year period.
      • Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders for the third quarter of 2018 was RMB228.7 million (US$33.3 million), as compared with RMB338.1 million in the prior year period.
      • Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders[3] for the third quarter of 2018 was RMB500.8 million (US$72.9 million), as compared with RMB559.8 million in the prior year period.

      Mr. Eric Shen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vipshop, stated, "In the third quarter of 2018, we saw healthy growth in the number of active customers, which increased by over 11% year over year. Further, our average revenue per customer continued to improve year over year, which proves our operational strengths and execution capability. We remain focused on our merchandising strategy, aiming to further deepen our expertise in the field of discount retailing."

      Mr. Donghao Yang, Chief Financial Officer of Vipshop, further commented, "During the third quarter, our average revenue per customer increased by 5% year over year, driven by the strong improvement in the number of average orders per customer. We continue to execute on our merchandising strategy, which will create sustainable shareholder value in the long term."

      Recent Business Highlights

      • In the third quarter of 2018, Vipshop's total active customers grew by 11% year over year. The number of new customers from Tencent and JD.com accounted for approximately 22% of Vipshop's total new customers during the quarter.
      • In the third quarter of 2018, Vipshop's average revenue per customer increased by approximately 5% year over year. The Company's customer stickiness continued to improve. Specifically, around 85% of customers during this quarter were repeat customers, and 96% of orders were placed by repeat customers.
      • As of September 30, 2018, approximately 2.3 million customers enrolled in Vipshop's Super VIP Paid Membership Program, representing a 21% increase quarter over quarter.
      • In September 2018, Vipshop's Internet finance subsidiary completed its first offering of asset-backed notes ("ABN") in an aggregate principal amount of RMB520 million. The Company will continue to seek external sources of funding to support its Internet finance business.
      • During the third quarter of 2018, Vipshop added approximately 40,000 square meters of warehousing space. As of September 30, 2018, the Company has approximately 2.9 million square meters of total warehousing space, of which around 1.8 million square meters is owned by Vipshop.

      Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

      REVENUE

      Total net revenue for the third quarter of 2018 increased by 16.4% year over year to RMB17.8 billion (US$2.6 billion) from RMB15.3 billion in the prior year period, primarily driven by the growth in the number of total active customers and the improvement in average revenue per customer.

      GROSS PROFIT

      Gross profit for the third quarter of 2018 increased by 3.8% to RMB3.6 billion (US$528.7 million) from RMB3.5 billion in the prior year period. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2018 was 20.4% as compared with 22.9% in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the Company's investment into promotional activities.

      OPERATING EXPENSES

      Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were RMB3.5 billion (US$503.3 million), as compared with RMB3.2 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2018 decreased to 19.4% from 20.6% in the prior year period.

      • Fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were RMB1.8 billion (US$256.7 million), as compared with RMB1.7 billion in the prior year period, primarily reflecting an increase in sales volume and number of orders fulfilled. As a percentage of total net revenue, fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2018 decreased to 9.9% from 10.9% in the prior year period.
      • Marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were RMB578.4 million (US$84.2 million), as compared with RMB478.4 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were 3.2%, as compared with 3.1% in the prior year period.
      • Technology and content expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were RMB490.8 million (US$71.5 million), as compared with RMB455.0 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, technology and content expenses for the third quarter of 2018 decreased to 2.8% from 3.0% in the prior year period.
      • General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were RMB624.8 million (US$91.0 million), as compared with RMB546.6 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2018 decreased to 3.5% from 3.6% in the prior year period.

      INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

      Income from operations for the third quarter of 2018 was RMB354.7 million (US$51.6 million), as compared with RMB448.2 million in the prior year period. Operating margin for the third quarter of 2018 was 2.0% as compared with 2.9% in the prior year period.

      Non-GAAP income from operations[4] for the third quarter of 2018, which excludes share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, was RMB547.2 million (US$79.7 million), as compared with RMB703.2 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income margin[5] for the third quarter of 2018 was 3.1% as compared with 4.6% in the prior year period.

      NET INCOME

      Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders for the third quarter of 2018 was RMB228.7 million (US$33.3 million), as compared with RMB338.1 million in the prior year period. Net margin attributable to Vipshop's shareholders for the third quarter of 2018 was 1.3%, as compared with 2.2% in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders per diluted ADS[6] for the third quarter of 2018 was RMB0.34 (US$0.05), as compared with RMB0.56 in the prior year period.

      Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders for the third quarter of 2018, which excludes (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions and equity method investments, (iv) tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (v) gain on disposal, revaluation and value changes of investments, and (vi) share of result in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee, was RMB500.8 million (US$72.9 million), as compared with RMB559.8 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop's shareholders[7] for the third quarter of 2018 was 2.8%, as compared with 3.7% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders per diluted ADS[8] for the third quarter of 2018 was RMB0.75 (US$0.11), as compared with RMB0.91 in the prior year period.

      For the quarter ended September 30, 2018, the Company's weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted income per ADS was 668,551,200.

      BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

      As of September 30, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB6.5 billion (US$951.4 million) and short term investments of RMB1.9 billion (US$276.9 million).

      For the quarter ended September 30, 2018, net cash from operating activities was RMB221.0 million (US$32.2 million), and free cash flow[9], a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

      For the three months ended


      Sep 30, 2017

              

      RMB'000

      Sep 30, 2018

               

      RMB'000

      Sep 30, 2018

               

      US$'000

      Net cash (used in)/from operating activities

      (359,678)

      221,037

      32,184


      Add: Impact from Internet financing activities[10]

      503,416

      (427,526)

      (62,249)


      Less: Capital expenditures

      (719,081)

      (1,009,475)

      (146,982)


      Free cash flow out

      (575,343)

      (1,215,964)

      (177,047)


      For the trailing twelve months ended


      Sep 30, 2017

              

      RMB'000

      Sep 30, 2018

               

      RMB'000

      Sep 30, 2018

               

      US$'000

      Net cash from operating activities

      904,849

      767,985

      111,821


      Add: Impact from Internet financing activities[10]

      2,903,516

      1,059,238

      154,228


      Less: Capital expenditures

      (2,690,145)

      (3,191,761)

      (464,729)


      Free cash flow in/(out)

      1,118,220

      (1,364,538)

      (198,680)


      Business Outlook

      For the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company expects its total net revenue to be between RMB26.1 billion and RMB27.3 billion, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 8% to 13%. These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary view on the market and operational conditions, which is subject to change.

      Exchange Rate

      The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and the significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi. This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8680 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for September 28, 2018 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate on September 28, 2018, or at any other rate.

      Conference Call Information

      The Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 8:00 am Eastern Time or 9:00 pm Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the third quarter of 2018.

      United States:

      +1-845-675-0438

      International Toll Free:

      +1-855-500-8701

      China Domestic:    

      400-1200-654

      Hong Kong:  

      +852-3018-6776

      Conference ID:  

      #9978308

      The replay will be accessible through November 23, 2018 by dialing the following numbers:

      United States Toll Free:     

      +1-855-452-5696

      International:                     

      +61-2-9003-4211

      Conference ID:                   

      #9978308

      A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.vip.com.

      About Vipshop Holdings Limited

      Vipshop Holdings Limited is a leading online discount retailer for brands in China. Vipshop offers high quality and popular branded products to consumers throughout China at a significant discount to retail prices. Since it was founded in August 2008, the Company has rapidly built a sizeable and growing base of customers and brand partners. For more information, please visit www.vip.com.

      Safe Harbor Statement

      This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Vipshop's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Vipshop may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Vipshop's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Vipshop's goals and strategies; Vipshop's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online discount retail market in China; Vipshop's ability to attract customers and brand partners and further enhance its brand recognition; Vipshop's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of flash sales products and services; competition in the discount retail industry; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Vipshop's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Vipshop does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

      Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      The condensed consolidated financial information is derived from the Company's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), except that comparative consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 and detailed footnote disclosures required by Accounting Standards Codification 270, Interim Reporting ("ASC270"), have been omitted. Vipshop uses non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders, non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders per diluted ADS, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP operating income margin, non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop's shareholders, and free cash flow, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders is net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions and equity method investments, (iv) tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (v) gain on disposal, revaluation and fair value changes of investments, and (vi) share of result in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders per diluted ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS. Non-GAAP income from operations is income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions. Non-GAAP operating income margin is non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of total net revenue. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop's shareholders is non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders as a percentage of total net revenue. Free cash flow is net cash from operating activities adding back the impact from Internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase of property and equipment, purchase and deposits of land use rights, and purchase of other assets. Impact from Internet financing activities added back or deducted from free cash flow contains changes in the balances of financial products, which are primarily consumer financing, supplier financing and cooperative lending that the Company provides to customers, suppliers and individuals. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of (a) share-based compensation, (b) impairment loss of investments, (c) amortization of intangible assets, (d) gain on disposal, revaluation and fair value changes of investments, and (e) share of result in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee adds clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures are useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of (1) non-cash share-based compensation expenses, (2) impairment loss of investments, (3) amortization of intangible assets, (4) gain on disposal, revaluation and fair value changes of investments, and (5) share of result in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee. Free cash flow enables the Company to assess liquidity and cash flow, taking into account the impact from Internet financing activities and the financial resources needed for the expansion of fulfillment infrastructure and technology platform. Share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company's net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. One of the key limitations of free cash flow is that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.

      The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Vipshop Holdings Limited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this release.

      [1] "Active customers" is defined as registered members who have purchased from the Company or the Company's online marketplace platforms at least once during the relevant period.

      [2] "Total orders" is defined as the total number of orders placed during the relevant period, including the orders for products and services sold in the Company's online sales business and on the Company's online marketplace platforms, net of orders returned.

      [3] Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions and equity method investments, (iv) tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (v) gain on disposal, revaluation and value changes of investments, and (vi) share of result in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee.

      [4] Non-GAAP income from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions.

      [5] Non-GAAP operating income margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of total net revenues.

      [6] "ADS" means American depositary share, each of which represents 0.2 Class A ordinary share.

      [7] Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop's shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders, as a percentage of total net revenues.

      [8] Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders per diluted ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS.

      [9] Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net cash from operating activities adding back the impact from Internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase of property and equipment, purchase and deposits of land use rights, and purchase of other assets.

      [10] Impact from Internet financing activities represents net cash flow relating to the Company's financial products, which are primarily consumer financing, supplier financing and cooperative lending that the Company provides to customers, suppliers and individuals.


      Vipshop Holdings Limited

      Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income 

      (In thousands, except for share and per share data)


      Three Months Ended


      September 30,2017

      September 30,2018

      September 30,2018


      RMB'000

      RMB'000

      USD'000





      Product revenues 

      14,900,789

      17,028,266

      2,479,363

      Other revenues (1)

      412,368

      803,318

      116,965

      Total net revenues

      15,313,157

      17,831,584

      2,596,328

      Cost of revenues

      (11,813,674)

      (14,200,146)

      (2,067,581)

      Gross profit

      3,499,483

      3,631,438

      528,747

      Operating expenses:




      Fulfillment expenses (2)

      (1,674,261)

      (1,762,849)

      (256,676)

      Marketing expenses

      (478,424)

      (578,446)

      (84,223)

      Technology and content expenses

      (455,039)

      (490,775)

      (71,458)

      General and administrative expenses (3)

      (546,575)

      (624,759)

      (90,967)

      Total operating expenses

      (3,154,299)

      (3,456,829)

      (503,324)

      Other operating income

      103,017

      180,097

      26,223

      Income from operations

      448,201

      354,706

      51,646

      Gain on disposal or revaluation of investments

      0

      (89,341)

      (13,008)

      Interest expense

      (18,675)

      (53,784)

      (7,831)

      Interest income

      18,549

      49,660

      7,231

      Foreign exchange (loss) gain

      (26,950)

      57,175

      8,325

      Income before income taxes and share of result of equity method investees

      421,125

      318,416

      46,363

      Income tax expenses (4)

      (101,676)

      (102,800)

      (14,968)

      Share of result of equity method investees

      (993)

      10,491

      1,528

      Net income

      318,456

      226,107

      32,923

      Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

      19,599

      2,641

      385

      Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders

      338,055

      228,748

      33,308





      Shares used in calculating earnings per share (5):




      Class A and Class B ordinary shares:




      —Basic

      117,641,548

      132,508,059

      132,508,059

      —Diluted

      125,535,694

      133,710,240

      133,710,240





      Net earnings per Class A and Class B share




      Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Basic

      2.87

      1.73

      0.25

      Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Diluted

      2.79

      1.71

      0.25





      Net earnings per ADS (1 ordinary share equals to 5 ADSs)




      Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Basic

      0.57

      0.35

      0.05

      Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Diluted

      0.56

      0.34

      0.05

      (1) Other revenues primarily consist of revenues from third-party logistics services, product
      promotion and online advertising, fees charged to third-party merchants which the Company
      provides platform access for sales of their products, and inventory and warehouse management
      services to certain suppliers.



      (2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling expenses, which amounted RMB 948
      million and RMB 1.06 billion in the three month periods ended September 30,2017 and 
      September 30,2018, respectively.



      (3) General and administrative expenses include amortization of intangible assets resulting
      from business acquisitions, which amounted to RMB 84 million and RMB 0.6 million in the
      three months period ended September 30,2017 and September 30,2018, respectively.



      (4) Income tax expenses include income tax benefits of RMB 21 million and RMB 0.2 million
      related to the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, which was recognized on business acquisitions
      for the three months period ended September 30,2017 and September 30,2018, respectively.



      (5) Authorized share capital is re-classified and re-designated into Class A ordinary shares and
      Class B ordinary shares, with each Class A ordinary share being entitled to one vote and each
      Class B ordinary share being entitled to ten votes on all matters that are subject to shareholder
      vote.











      Net income

      318,456

      226,107

      32,923

      Other comprehensive income, net of tax: 




      Foreign currency translation adjustments 

      92,229

      19,291

      2,809

      Unrealized gain from available-for-sale investments

      (1,993)

      0

      0

      Comprehensive income

      408,692

      245,398

      35,732

      Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

      (19,599)

      (9,770)

      (1,423)

      Comprehensive income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders

      428,291

      255,168

      37,155






      Three Months Ended


      September 30,2017

      September 30,2018

      September 30,2018


      RMB'000

      RMB'000

      USD'000

      Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows




      Fulfillment expenses

      17,842

      21,085

      3,070

      Marketing expenses

      9,415

      11,839

      1,724

      Technology and content expenses

      51,420

      61,447

      8,947

      General and administrative expenses

      92,148

      97,542

      14,202

      Total

      170,825

      191,913

      27,943

      Vipshop Holdings Limited

      Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

      (In thousands, except for share and per share data)


















      December 31,2017

      September 30,2018

      September 30,2018


      RMB'000

      RMB'000

      USD'000

      ASSETS




      CURRENT ASSETS




      Cash and cash equivalents

      9,973,891

      6,179,874

      899,807

      Restricted cash 

      248,101

      354,045

      51,550

      Short term investments

      245,981

      1,901,968

      276,932

      Accounts receivable, net

      4,803,527

      4,327,326

      630,071

      Amounts due from related parties

      10,191

      13,897

      2,023

      Other receivables and prepayments, net

      3,674,196

      3,730,176

      543,124

      Loan Receivables, net

      0

      309,248

      45,027

      Inventories

      6,960,251

      4,283,470

      623,685

      Total current assets

      25,916,138

      21,100,004

      3,072,219

      NON-CURRENT ASSETS




      Property and equipment, net

      6,660,825

      7,665,441

      1,116,110

      Deposits for property and equipment

      307,859

      347,188

      50,552

      Land use rights, net

      3,077,770

      3,760,913

      547,599

      Intangible assets, net

      400,994

      354,044

      51,550

      Investment in equity method investees

      66,334

      443,340

      64,551

      Other investments

      387,640

      1,025,824

      149,363

      Available-for-sale investments

      146,282

      414,687

      60,380

      Other long-term assets

      366,760

      299,876

      43,663

      Goodwill

      367,106

      367,106

      53,452

      Deferred tax assets

      285,112

      381,159

      55,498

      Total non-current assets

      12,066,682

      15,059,578

      2,192,718

      TOTAL ASSETS

      37,982,820

      36,159,582

      5,264,937





      LIABILTIES AND EQUITY 




      CURRENT LIABILITIES




      Short term loans (Including short term loans of the VIE without recourse to
      the Company of nil and nil as of December 31, 2017 and September 30,
      2018, respectively) 

      907,310

      1,722,925

      250,863

      Accounts payable (Including accounts payable of the VIE without recourse
      to the Company of RMB 87,926 and RMB 59,342  as of December 31,
      2017 and September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      11,445,109

      6,930,109

      1,009,043

      Advance from customers (Including advance from customers of the VIE
      without recourse to the Company of RMB 965,275  and RMB 862,403 as
      of  December 31, 2017 and  September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      2,339,914

      1,317,271

      191,798

      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (Including accrued
      expenses and other current liabilities of the VIE without recourse to the
      Company of RMB 1,618,716 and RMB 1,642,652  as of  December 31,
      2017 and  September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      3,537,151

      3,240,951

      471,892

      Amounts due to related parties (Including amounts due to related parties
      of the VIE without recourse to the Company of RMB 616 and nil as of
      December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      65,022

      82,953

      12,078

      Deferred income (Including deferred income of the VIE without recourse to
      the Company of RMB 54,543 and RMB 93,148 as of December 31, 2017
      and  September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      203,179

      280,265

      40,807

      Securitization debt (Including securitization debt of the VIE without
      recourse to the Company of nil  and nil as of December 31, 2017 and 
      September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      760,000

      950,000

      138,322

      Convertible senior notes

      0

      4,322,548

      629,375

      Total current liabilities

      19,257,685

      18,847,022

      2,744,178

      NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES




      Deferred tax liability (Including deferred tax of the VIE without recourse to
      the Company of RMB 4,224  and 3,769  as of  December 31, 2017 and 
      September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      17,007

      5,111

      744

      Deferred income-non current (Including deferred income-non current of
      the VIE without recourse to the Company of RMB 838 and RMB 371  as of
      December 31, 2017 and  September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      362,649

      379,725

      55,289

      Securitization debt (Including securitization debt of the VIE without
      recourse to the Company of nil  and nil as of December 31, 2017 and 
      September 30, 2018, respectively) 

      0

      494,000

      71,928

      Convertible senior notes

      4,094,903

      0

      0

      Total non-current liabilities

      4,474,559

      878,836

      127,961

      TOTAL LIABILITIES

      23,732,244

      19,725,858

      2,872,139





      EQUITY:




      Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 483,489,642 shares
      authorized, and 114,716,587 and 116,082,330 shares issued and
      outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2018,
      respectively) 

      74

      75

      11

      Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 16,510,358 shares
      authorized, and 16,510,358 and 16,510,358 shares issued and
      outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2018,
      respectively) 

      11

      11

      2

      Additional paid-in capital

      8,715,995

      9,276,339

      1,350,661

      Retained earnings

      5,602,681

      7,219,523

      1,051,183

      Accumulated other comprehensive loss

      (24,242)

      (11,344)

      (1,651)

      Noncontrolling interests

      (43,943)

      (50,880)

      (7,408)

      Total shareholders' equity

      14,250,576

      16,433,724

      2,392,798

      TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 

      37,982,820

      36,159,582

      5,264,937

      Vipshop Holdings Limited

       Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results






      Three Months Ended


      September 30,2017

      September 30,2018

      September 30,2018


      RMB'000

      RMB'000

      USD'000

      Income from operations

      448,201

      354,706

      51,646

      Share-based compensation expenses

      170,825

      191,913

      27,943

      Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions 

      84,161

      607

      88

      Non-GAAP income from operations

      703,187

      547,226

      79,677









      Net income

      318,456

      226,107

      32,923

      Share-based compensation expenses

      170,825

      191,913

      27,943

      Gain on disposal, revaluation and value changes of investments

      0

      89,341

      13,008

      Share of result in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for
      as an equity method investee

      0

      (9,684)

      (1,410)

      Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions
      and equity method investments

      84,161

      607

      88

      Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business
      acquisitions

      (21,040)

      (152)

      (22)

      Non-GAAP net income

      552,402

      498,132

      72,530









      Net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders

      338,055

      228,748

      33,308

      Share-based compensation expenses

      170,825

      191,913

      27,943

      Gain on disposal, revaluation and value changes of investments

      0

      89,341

      13,008

      Share of result in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for
      as an equity method investee

      0

      (9,684)

      (1,410)

      Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions
      and equity method investments

      67,857

      597

      87

      Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business
      acquisitions 

      (16,965)

      (149)

      (22)





      Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders

      559,772

      500,766

      72,914









      Shares used in calculating earnings per share:




      Basic ordinary shares:




      Class A and Class B ordinary shares:




      —Basic

      117,641,548

      132,508,059

      132,508,059

      —Diluted

      125,535,694

      133,710,240

      133,710,240





      Non-GAAP net income per Class A and Class B share




      Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Basic

      4.76

      3.78

      0.55

      Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Diluted

      4.56

      3.75

      0.55









      Non-GAAP net income per ADS (1 ordinary share equal to 5 ADSs)




      Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Basic

      0.95

      0.76

      0.11

      Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop's shareholders——Diluted

      0.91

      0.75

      0.11

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